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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 604.03, 905.88 and 238.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 604.03, 905.88 and 238.81 is: 358.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    604.03 : 905.88 = 238.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    604.03/905.88 = 238.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    604.03x = 905.88 × 238.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    604.03x = 216,333.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,333.20/604.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.15

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